About the Role
We are looking for an Apparel Developer to join our SITKA® Gear team. This person will have a passion for creating best-in-class product with a standard of excellence and will support the commercialization process.
This position will be located at our facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development for SITKA® apparel projects from brief hand off to pre-production approval
- Provide expert knowledge and recommendations on materials, components, and construction options to meet product costing targets and functional requirements
- Provide project leadership and technical expertise for both domestic and overseas product teams
- Communicate clearly with vendor partners, building positive relationships and continuously striving to improve ways of working
- Collaborate with Design and Product Management to establish target product attributes, costs and margins
- Review prototypes for costing, construction, fit, and aesthetics and ensure team alignment throughout the development process
- Utilize SITKA® systems to ensure effective project and product documentation
- Own product development timelines & calendars to ensure performance objectives are met on-time and on-target
- Collaborate with field test analyst to ensure holistic product testing and validation, utilizing lab and in-field assets, while effectively managing sampling and prototyping
- Partner with innovation, Design, and Materials teams on new technologies that lead to new development opportunities
- Stay informed of market development and opportunities to improve the competitiveness of the SITKA® brand
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related technical/engineering field OR a minimum of 4 years experience in related field (apparel or outdoor industry) required in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 5 years experience developing technical apparel with emphasis on consumer-brand products
- Knowledge of garment fit and advanced construction methods
- Experience utilizing PLM software in daily operations
- Proficiency in creating and interpreting technical drawings, sketches, and digital files in 2D/3D
- Strong project management skill set with demonstrated ability to drive action and promote accountability
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to champion complex projects both cross-functionally and vertically within the organization
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Centric PLM
- Strong knowledge of the end-to-end apparel product creation process, including sourcing, operations, and demand planning
- Experience with product testing programs, analyzing results, and recommending actions
- Experience traveling overseas to manufacturing vendors/factories to develop and commercialize apparel
This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
For more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Lindsey Stover, or People Leader, Diane Egnatz.
